If I was assaulted by a coach at my college and have already reported him to the school, should I file a police report?
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If I was assaulted by a coach at my college and have already reported him to the school, should I file a police report?
Do I have case even though I was not visibly injured?
Asked on July 27, 2015 under Personal Injury, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you should file a police report: what he did is a crime (assault is a crime, even without injuries) and he may be subject to criminal liability (e.g. charged and, if convicted or he pleads guilty, receive probation, jail time, and/or a fine). Also, a police report helps create a credible written record, should you need it later.
You would not have a viable civil lawsuit, however, if not injured, since your can only receive compenation for actual medical costs, lost wages, if any, and "pain and suffering" if you suffered some relatively significant disability or life impairment lasting at least weeks or longer.
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